2020 Census: New Coachella Valley Census Tracts
The US Constitution obligates the US Census Bureau to administer a nationwide census every ten years. In preparation, the bureau reviews previous census tract boundaries. When a tract's population grows to over 8,000 persons, it [...]
COVID Case Rates: Last Year’s Economic Summit compared to this year’s
This time of year is bustling at CVEP as we prepare for our annual Summit. Last year, as we entered our 8th month of COVID lockdowns, we had to switch gears and host a virtual [...]
Leisure and Hospitality Workers quit their jobs at a record pace
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nationally, workers in the Leisure and Hospitality sector are quitting their jobs at a record pace. In May alone, 5.3% quit, a new record for this sector and [...]
CVEP Honored with IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) won a Silver Rank for its Fast Pitch Greater Palm Springs, a project in the category of Special Event of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The honor was announced [...]
2020 Census Self-Report Rates in the Coachella Valley
While pouring myself a cup of coffee this morning a story on the radio caught my attention. The number of census respondents who identified with more than one racial group increased 276% from the last [...]
Predominate Race/Ethnicity in Coachella Valley Census Tracts
This week we continue our preliminary review of the 2020 Census results. Last week we compared 2010 and 2020 Census population and race/ethnicity data for each of the nine valley cities. Here we look at [...]
